December 15, 2014

WARRIOR HOCKEY PLAYER OF THE WEEK #28 GRAYSON DOWNING, NEW HAMPSHIRE (Sr. F; Abbottsford, B.C.) Downing recorded four points for New Hampshire on the weekend, all of which came in a 7-4 win over Maine Saturday night. The senior forward tallied an assist on the third goal of the game and notched three goals in the third period to help spark a come-from-behind win for the Wildcats. PRO AMBITIONS ROOKIE OF THE WEEK #67 MALCOLM HAYES, MAINE (Fr. F; Atlanta, Ga.) Hayes registered a goal and an assist in Maine's two-game, non-league series with New Hampshire. The Atlanta, Georgia native's goal on Friday night against the Wildcats proved to be the game-winner in a 5-2 victory. His assist Saturday helped the Black Bears tie the game at three goals apiece in the second period before Maine ultimately fell, 7-4. HEA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK #1 MIKE SANTAGUIDA, VERMONT (So. G; Mississauga, Ont.) Santaguida earns Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week Honors for the second time this season after making 35 saves to help No.10 Vermont shutout St. Lawrence, 2-0, Saturday night. This game marks the sophomore netminder's second road shutout of an ECAC team this season, the previous coming Oct. 18 against Clarkson. He now leads the nation in goals against average (1.08) and save percentage (.962).

Warrior Hockey Player of the Week Grayson Downing of New Hampshire ARMY ROTC THREE STARS AWARD At the conclusion of every Hockey East game, the "Army ROTC Three Stars of The Game" are selected by the members of the media. Season leaders in 2014-2015 include: Name Cl. Pos. School Kevin Boyle Jr. G UML Jack Eichel Fr. F BU Jon Gillies Jr. G PC Danny O'Regan Jr. F BU Evan Rodrigues Sr. F BU

HOCKEY EAST WEEKLY TOP PERFORMERS

Quinn Smith, BC (Sr., F; Fairfield, Connecticut) Scored two goals in a 5-1 win over Big Ten rival Michigan Saturday night.

J.J. Piccinich, BU (Fr., F; Paramus, New Jersey) Recorded his first collegiate goal in a 5-1 Terriers victory at RPI Saturday.

Matt O'Connor, BU (Jr., G; Toronto, Ontario) Stopped the first 35 shots he faced before allowing a power-play goal on RPI's final attempt Saturday.

Evan Rodrigues, BU (Sr., F; Etobicoke, Ontario) Picked up three assists on the weekend, helping No. 2 BU to victory.

Blaine Byron, ME (So., F; Manotick, Ontario) Notched three goals and added an assist in two neutral site games against rival UNH.

Ben Hutton, ME (So., D; Prescott, Ontario) Had two goals and two assists in weekend split with UNH, picking up a goal and assis tin both games.

Shane Eiserman, UNH (Fr., F; Newburyport, Massachusetts) Registered two points (1g, 1a) in two games against Maine.

Shane Luke, PC (Sr., F; Dauphoin, Manitoba) Helped lead Providence to a 4-3 victory over No. 13 Colgate Tuesday with two power-play goals.

John Gilmour, PC (Jr., D; Montreal, Quebec) His career-high three points (1g, 2a) against No. 13 Colgate pushed the Friars to a victory.

Brady Shaw, UVM (So., F; Ottawa, Ontario) Scored a goal and added an assist in a 2-0 victory over St. Lawrence Saturday.

Kevin Irwin, UVM (Fr., F; Akron, Ohio) Notched the first game-winning goal of his Catamount career in 2-0 victory at St. Lawrence.

HOCKEY EAST NEWS FEED

FIRSTS/MILESTONES/STREAKS: Vermont freshman Kevin Irwin scored the first game-winning goal of his career Saturday night at St. Lawrence ... Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week Mike Santaguida leads the nation in goals against average (1.08) and save percentage (.962) ... New Hampshire junior Harry Quast and sophomore Matias Cleland each scored their first collegiate goals Saturday while freshman Wildcat Dylan Chanter picked up his first two points Friday on two assists ... Junior Friar Trevor Mingoia has 13 points (8g, 5a) in his last 10 games while junior Nick Saracino is riding a three-game point streak with four assists in that span.

CATAMOUNTS STORMING: Through 17 games, Vermont carries a record of 13-3-1, its best start since 1987- 88. John LeClair was a freshman for the Catamounts that season. UVM is currently tops in the NCAA with a 1.53 goals against average and 93.7 percent penalty kill rate, while riding a six-game winning streak.

LEAMAN GETS 200: Providence Friars head coach Nate Leaman captured his 200th victory as a head coach in Tuesday's 4-3 win over No. 13 Colgate.

TOP DOGS: No. 2 Boston University has become just the sixth team in program history to reach the holiday break with more than 10 wins accrued.